Diwali Gift for Anganwadi Workers : With the start of Navratri last week, the festive season has begun in the country. Now, several festivals will fall one after another, including Vijayadashami and Diwali.
Every year, working people eagerly await the festive season. During this time, the government makes many major announcements for its employees, while private companies also give gifts and bonuses to their employees.
₹2,000 Diwali Gift
In this regard, the Maharashtra government has announced a Diwali gift for the state’s Anganwadi workers. State Women and Child Development Minister Atiti Tatkare stated that this Diwali, the state government will give a gift of ₹2,000 to Anganwadi workers and assistants working under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme.
₹40.61 crore approved
The Women and Child Development Minister further stated that ₹40.61 crore has been approved for this initiative. An order to this effect was issued on Thursday. The minister said, “Anganwadi workers and helpers play a vital role in the care, nutrition, and overall development of children.
To recognize their dedication and to double their happiness during this festive season, the state government has decided to offer this ‘Bhaubij’ gift.” This amount will soon be disbursed to all Anganwadi workers and helpers in the state through the ICDS Commissioner.
There are 1.4 million Anganwadi workers in the country.
As of June 30, 2023, approximately 110,429 Anganwadi workers and helpers are employed in Maharashtra. The total nationwide number is approximately 1.4 million. Last month, the Gujarat High Court increased the minimum wages for Anganwadi workers (AWWs) and helpers (AWHs) in the state to ₹24,800 and ₹20,300 per month, respectively. Previously, the minimum wages were ₹10,000 and ₹5,500, respectively.
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